The word hippopotamus comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse". The hippopotamus is one of the largest quadrupeds. They have a stocky shape and short legs. Hippopotamuses are gregarious, living in groups of up to 30 animals; such a group is called a herd . A male hippopotamus is known as a bull, a female a cow, and a baby a calf. The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and is often regarded as one of the most dangerous animals in Africa. Hippos are still threatened by habitat loss and are often poached for their meat and ivory canine teeth.

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1954, Definitives, animals 14v

9 May 2024
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Main product: sza0239 Country: South Africa Year: 1954 Nr. Scott: 200/13 Nr. Yvert: 201/14 Nr. Michel: 239/52 Nr. Stanley Gibbons: 200/13
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Mint NH
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1953, Animals 20v

7 Mar 2024
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Main product: sao0368 Country: Angola Year: 1953 Nr. Scott: 362/81 Nr. Yvert: 357/76 Nr. Michel: 368/87 Nr. Stanley Gibbons: 362/81

1947, Definitives 19v

10 Mar 2024
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Main product: swa0034 Country: French West Africa Year: 1947 Nr. Fsc: 24701 Nr. Michel: 34/52

1937, Companhia, definitives 19v

31 Oct 2021
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Main product: smzcom201 Country: Mozambique Year: 1937

1937, Animals 6v

3 Mar 2014
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Main product: slr0292 Country: Liberia Year: 1937 Nr. Fsc: 23701 Nr. Michel: 292/97

1932, Definitives 18v

28 Feb 2014
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Main product: sia0171 Country: Italian Somalia Year: 1932 Nr. Michel: 171/88

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